Republic of the Philippines

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION

CHED MEMORANDUM ORDER (CMO)

No. __28_
Series of 2007

SUBJECT : POLICIES AND STANDARDS (PS) FOR THE DEGREE OF

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AERONAUTICAL
ENGINEERING (BSAeroE)

In accordance with the pertinent provisions of Republic Act (RA) No. 7722,
otherwise known as the “Higher Education Act of 1994,“ and by virtue of Resolution
No. 839-2006 of the Commission en banc dated December 4, 2006 and for the
purpose of rationalizing the aeronautical engineering education in the country, the
following policies and standards shall be hereby adopted and promulgated by the
Commission.

ARTICLE I - INTRODUCTION

Section 1. Rationale and Background.

Aeronautical Engineering is a field of science that deals with the

principles of flight and related engineering disciplines and their
applications to research and development, planning, design,
manufacture, operation, maintenance, repair, modification, and
inspection of aircraft, spacecraft and their systems and components.

The herein Policies and Standards (PS ) have been reviewed in

accordance with recent approved CMOs, industry needs, latest trends
and technology in the field of aeronautical engineering. This PS
emerged as a result of consolidated effort of the academe, industry
and other concerned agencies.

ARTICLE II - AUTHORITY TO OPERATE

Section 2. All private higher education institutions (PHEIs) intending to offer

Bachelor Of Science in Aeronautical Engineering must first
secure proper authority from the Commission in accordance with
existing rules and regulations. State Universities and Colleges
(SUCs), and Local Colleges and Universities (LCUs) should
likewise strictly adhere to the provisions in these policies and
standards.
ARTICLE III - PROGRAM SPECIFICATION

Section 3. Degree Name

The program herein shall be called BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN

AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING (BSAeroE).

All baccalaureate degree programs in aerospace engineering shall be

converted to aeronautical engineering considering that aeronautical
engineering has been a government-regulated profession since 1982
pursuant to P.D. 1570, while aerospace engineering has never been a
regulated profession whose curriculum is practically identical to the
aeronautical engineering curriculum

Section 4. Program Description

4.1 Objectives
To prepare the students for professional aeronautical
engineering career to assume leading roles in the technological
and socio-economic development of both local and foreign
Aviation Industry, particularly in the areas of aircraft research,
development, manufacturing, maintenance, operation, and
aviation education. Aside from their professional knowledge
and skills, the graduates must also possess strong foundation
in the physical and basic engineering sciences as well as in
human relations to enable them to meet the challenges being
brought about by the rapid technological progress in
Aeronautics.

4.2 Program Outcomes

A graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical

Engineering (BSAeroE) program must attain:

a. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, physical

sciences, engineering sciences to the practice of
aeronautical engineering.
b. An ability to design and conduct experiments to test
hypotheses and verify assumptions, as well as to analyze
and interpret data and to simulate processes.
c. An ability to design, improve, innovate, and to supervise
systems or processes to meet desired needs within
realistic constraints.
d. An ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary and multi-
cultural teams in diverse fields of practice.
e. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve aeronautical
engineering problems.
f. An understanding of the effects and impact of the
aeronautical engineering profession on the environment
and the society, as well as the social and ethical
responsibilities of the profession.
g. The specialized knowledge in at least one field of
aeronautical engineering practice, and the ability to apply
such knowledge to provide solutions to actual problems.

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h. An ability for effective oral and written communications
particularly in the English language.
i. An ability to engage in life-long learning and to keep
current of the development in a specific field of
specialization.
j. An ability to use the appropriate techniques, skills and
tools necessary for the practice of aeronautical
engineering.
k. A knowledge of contemporary issues.
l. An ability to apply acquired aeronautical engineering
knowledge and skills for national development

4.3 Specific Professions/ Careers/ Occupations or trades that

the graduates may go into
4.3.1 Research and Development Engineer
4.3.2 Aircraft Structural Engineer
4.3.3 Aircraft Design Engineer
4.3.4 Aircraft Power Plant Engineer
4.3.5 Aircraft Manufacturing Engineer
4.3.6 Aircraft Engineer
4.3.7 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
4.3.8 Aircraft Operation/ Performance Engineer
4.3.9 Aircraft Interior Engineer
4.3.10 Aircraft Systems Engineer
4.3.11 Aircraft Tooling Engineer
4.3.12 Aeronautical Engineering Consultant
4.3.13 Aeronautical Engineering Professor

Section 5. Allied Programs

5.1 Mechanical Engineering
5.2 Electronics and Communications Engineering
5.3 Electrical Engineering
5.4 Management
5.5 Other aviation-related programs

ARTICLE IV -COMPETENCY STANDARDS

Section 6. This section defines the Entry Level Competency Standards,

knowledge, attitudes, values and skills applicable to the BSAeroE
graduate are contained in ANNEX I of this Memorandum.

ARTICLE V- CURRICULUM

Section 7. Curriculum Description

7.1 The BS Aeronautical Engineering program has a total of 225

credit units. The program consist of the general education,
technical courses, allied courses, professional courses and
technical elective courses and on-the-job-training.
7.2 The general education courses are in accordance with the
requirements of the CHED Memorandum Order No. 59, s. 1996-
The New General Education Curriculum (GEC)

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7.3 The technical courses comprised of the Mathematics with a total
of 26 units, the Physical Sciences with a total of 12 units and the
Basic Engineering Sciences with a total of 21 units.
7.4 There must be at least 26 professional courses, 1 technical
elective and OJT with a total of 104 units
7.5 The allied courses are comprised of Thermodynamics, Basic
Electronics and Elementary Electrical Engineering with a total of
9 units.
7.6 The aeronautical engineering practice (OJT) will consist of 420
hours.

Section 8. Curriculum Outline

Minimum No. of Hours

Minimum Credit
Classification/ Field / Course
Lecture Laboratory Units

I. TECHNICAL COURSES

A. Mathematics

College Algebra 3 0 3

Advanced Algebra 2 0 2

Plane and Spherical Trigonometry 3 0 3

Analytic Geometry 2 0 2

Solid Mensuration 2 0 2

Differential Calculus 4 0 4

Integral Calculus 4 0 4

Differential Equations 3 0 3

Probability and Statistics 3 0 3

Sub-Total 26 0 26

B. Natural/Physical Sciences

General Chemistry 3 3 4

Physics 1 3 3 4

Minimum No. of Hours

Minimum Credit
Classification/ Field / Course
Lecture Laboratory Units

Physics 2 3 3 4

Sub-Total: 9 9 12

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C. Basic Engineering Sciences

Engineering Drawing 0 3 1

Computer Fundamentals and Programming 0 6 2

Computer –Aided Drafting 0 3 1

Statics of Rigid Bodies 3 0 3

Dynamics of Rigid Bodies 2 0 2

Mechanics of Deformable Bodies 3 0 3

Engineering Economy 3 0 3

Engineering Management 3 0 3

Environmental Engineering 2 0 2

Safety Management 1 0 1

Sub-Total: 17 12 21

D. Allied Courses

Thermodynamics 3 0 3

Elementary Electrical Engineering 3 0 3

Basic Electronics 3 0 3

Sub - Total 9 0 9
E. Professional Courses
Advanced Engineering Mathematics for
3 0 3
AeroE

Aircraft Materials and Processes 3 0 3

Airframe Construction and Repair 2 6 4

Fundamentals of Aerodynamics 5 0 5

Applied Subsonic Aerodynamics 5 0 5

Minimum No. of Hours
Minimum Credit
Classification/ Field / Course
Lecture Laboratory Units

Applied Supersonic Aerodynamics 5 0 5

Research Methods and Applications 2 0 2

Aircraft Systems 4 0 4

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Operations Engineering 4 0 4

Reliability Engineering 3 0 3

Aeronautical Laboratory 1 6 3

Aircraft Avionics 4 0 4

Air Laws and Regulations 3 0 3

Aircraft Maintenance and Inspection 3 3 4

Aviation Safety 2 0 2

Aerodrome Engineering and Management 3 0 3

Aircraft Structures 1 5 0 5

Aircraft Structures 2 5 0 5

Basic Helicopter and Propeller Design 3 0 3

Aircraft Design 1 3 6 5

Aircraft Design 2 3 6 5

Air Transport Economics and Management 3 0 3

Reciprocating Engines 4 3 5

Gas Turbine engines 4 3 5

CADD 1 2 3 3

CADD 2 2 3 3
Sub-Total: 86 39 99
F. Electives

Technical Elective 2 0 2
Rocket Engines
Minimum No. of Hours
Minimum Credit
Classification/ Field / Course
Lecture Laboratory Units

Home-built Aircraft
Project Feasibility Study
Sub-Total: 2 0 2
G. Aeronautical Engineering Practice
3
(OJT)
TOTAL PROFESSIONAL COURSES 88 39 104
II NON-TECHNICAL COURSES

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A. Social Sciences
Social Science 1 3 0 3
Social Science 2 3 0 3
Social Science 3 3 0 3
Social Science 4 3 0 3
Sub-Total: 12 0 12

B. Humanities

Humanities 1 3 0 3
Humanities 2 3 0 3
Humanities 3 3 0 3
Sub-Total: 9 0 9

C. Languages

English 1 3 0 3
English 2 3 0 3
English 3 (Technical Communication ) 3 0 3
Pilipino 1 3 0 3
Pilipino 2 3 0 3
15 0 15
Sub-Total:
D. Mandated Course
Life and Works of Rizal 3 0 3
Sub-Total: 3 0 3
E. Physical Education
P.E. 1,2,3,4 8
Sub-Total: 8
Minimum No. of Hours Minimum Credit
Classification/ Field / Course
Lecture Laboratory Units

F. National Service Training Program

NSTP 1,2 6
Sub-Total: 6

GRAND TOTAL 188 60 225

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SUMMARY OF THE BSAeroE CURRICULUM

Total No. of Hours Total No. of

Classification/ Field
Lecture Laboratory Units

I. TECHNICAL COURSES

A. Mathematics 26 0 26
B. Natural/Physical Sciences 9 9 12
C. Basic Engineering Sciences 17 12 21
D. Allied Courses 9 0 9
E. Professional Course 88 39 104
Sub- Total 149 60 172
II. NON- TECHNICAL
A. Social Sciences 12 0 12
B. Humanities 9 0 9
C. Languages 15 0 15
D. Life and Works of Rizal 3 0 3
E. Physical Education 8
F. NSTP 6
Sub- Total 39 0 53
GRAND TOTAL 188 60 225

Section 9. Relationship of the Courses to the Program Outcomes

The relationships of the identified courses in section 8 to the identified

program outcomes in section 4-4.2 are contained in ANNEX II of this
Memorandum.

Section 10. Sample/ Model program of study

The institution may enrich the sample/model program of study

depending on the needs of the industry, provided that all prescribed
courses required in the curriculum outlines are offered and pre-
requisites are complied with

FIRST YEAR

1st Year-1st Semester

No. of Hours Total

Subjects Prerequisites
Units
Lecture Laboratory
College Algebra 3 0 3 None
Plane and Spherical 3 0 3
Trigonometry None

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General Chemistry 3 3 4 None
Engineering Drawing 0 3 1 None
Pilipino 1 3 0 3 None
English 1 3 0 3 None
Social Science 1 3 0 3 None
PE 1 2 None
NSTP 1 3 None
TOTAL 18 6 25

1st Year – 2nd Semester

Description of Subjects No. of Hours Total Prerequisites
Lecture Laboratory Units
Advanced Algebra 2 0 2 College Algebra
Analytic Geometry 2 0 2 College Algebra, Plane and
Spherical Trigonometry
Solid Mensuration 2 0 2 College Algebra, Plane and
Spherical Trigonometry
Physics 1 3 3 4 College Algebra, Plane and
Spherical Trigonometry
Pilipino 2 3 0 3
English 2 3 0 3
Social Science 2 3 0 3
PE 2 2
NSTP 2 3
TOTAL 18 3 24

SECOND YEAR

2nd Year – 1st Semester

No. of Hours Total Prerequisites
Subjects
Lecture Laboratory Units
Differential Calculus 4 0 4 Analytic Geometry, Solid
Mensuration, Advanced
Engineering
Physics 2 3 3 4 Physics 1
Computer Fundamentals and 0 6 2
Programming 2nd year standing
English 3 -Technical 3 0 3
Communication English 2
Social Science 3 3 0 3
Humanities 1 3 0 3
PE 3 2
TOTAL 16 9 21

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2nd Year- 2nd Semester
No. of Hours Total Prerequisites
Subjects
Lecture Laboratory Units
Integral Calculus 4 0 4 Differential Calculus
Probability and Statistics 3 0 3 College Algebra
Physics 2 (Service course to
Elementary Electrical be offered by Electrical
Engineering 3 0 3 Engineering)
Aircraft Materials and
Processes 3 0 3 Physics 2, General Chemistry
Social Science 4 3 0 3
Humanities 2 3 0 3
Life and Works of Rizal 3 0 3
PE 4 2

TOTAL 22 0 24

THIRD YEAR

3rd Year – 1st Semester

No. of Hours Total Prerequisites
Subjects
Lecture Laboratory Units
Differential Equations 3 0 3 Integral Calculus
Statics of Rigid Bodies 3 0 3 Physics 1, Integral Calculus
Integral Calculus, Physics 2
(Service course to be offered by
Thermodynamics 3 0 3 Mechanical Engineering)
3rd year standing
Engineering Economy 3 0 3
Computer Aided Drafting 0 3 1 3rd year standing
Elementary Electrical
Engineering (Service course to
be offered by Electronics and
Basic Electronics 3 0 3 Communications Engineering)
General Chemistry, 3rd year
Environmental Engineering 2 0 2 standing
Safety Management 1 0 1
Humanities 3 (Literature) 3 0 3
TOTAL 21 3 22

3rd Year – 2nd Semester

No. of Hours Total Prerequisites
Subjects
Lecture Laboratory Units
Reciprocating Engines
Thermodynamics, Aircraft
4 3 5 Materials and Processes
Fundamentals of
Aerodynamics 5 0 5 Physics 2, Integral Calculus

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Airframe Construction and Aircraft Materials and
Repair 2 6 4 Processes

Advanced Engineering
Mathematics for Aero E 3 0 3 Differential Equations

Dynamics of Rigid Bodies 2 0 2 Statics of Rigid Bodies

Mechanics of Deformable
Bodies 3 0 3 Statics of Rigid Bodies

TOTAL 19 9 22

FOURTH YEAR
4th Year – 1st Semester
No. of Hours Total Prerequisites
Subjects
Lecture Laboratory Units
Aeronautical Laboratory 1 6 3 Fundamentals of Aerodynamics
Applied Subsonic
Aerodynamics 5 0 5 Fundamentals of Aerodynamics
Basic Electronics, Elementary
Aircraft Systems 4 0 4 Electrical Engineering
Air Laws, and Regulations 3 0 3 None

Engineering Management 3 0 3 4th year standing

Computer Fundamentals and

Computer Aided Drafting and Programming, Computer Aided
Design (CADD) 1 2 3 3 Drafting
TOTAL 18 9 21

4th Year - 2nd Semester

No. of Hours Total Prerequisites
Subjects
Lecture Laboratory Units
Aircraft Maintenance and Aircraft Materials and
Inspection 3 3 4 Processes
Applied Supersonic Applied Subsonic
Aerodynamics 5 0 5 Aerodynamics
Mechanics of Deformable
Bodies, Airframe Construction
and Repair, Advanced
Aircraft Structure 1 5 0 5 Engineering Mathematics
Computer Aided Drafting and Computer Aided Drafting and
Design (CADD) 2 2 3 3 Design (CADD) 1

Gas Turbine Engines 4 3 5 Thermodynamics

TOTAL 19 9 22

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Summer:

Aeronautical Engineering Practice

(OJT) 420 Hours 3 units

FIFTH YEAR
5th Year – 1st Semester
No. of Hours Total Prerequisites
Subjects
Lecture Laboratory Units

Applied Supersonic Aerodynamics,

Basic Helicopter and Propeller Reciprocating Engines, Aircraft
Design 3 0 3 Systems, Gas Turbine
Aircraft Avionics 4 0 4 Aircraft Systems
Research Methods and Technical Communications,
Applications 2 0 2 Probability and Statistics
Applied Supersonic Aerodynamics,
Aircraft Systems, Reciprocating
Aircraft Design 1 3 6 5 Engines, Gas Turbine Engines
Aircraft Structure 2 5 0 5 Aircraft Structure 1

Aerodrome Engineering and Engineering Management, Air

Management 3 0 3 Laws and Regulations

TOTAL 20 6 22

5th Year – 2nd Semester

No. of Hours Total Prerequisites
Subjects
Lecture Laboratory Units
Environmental Engineering,
Aviation Safety 2 0 2 Safety Management
Aircraft Design 1, Aircraft
Aircraft Design 2 3 6 5 Structure 2
Engineering Economy,
Air Transport Economics and Engineering Management, Air
Management 3 0 3 Laws and Regulations
Advance Engineering
Mathematics, Probability and
Statistics, Research Methods &
Reliability Engineering 3 0 3 Application
Applied Subsonic Aerodynamics,
Aerodrome Engineering and
Operations Engineering 4 0 4 Management

Technical Elective 2 0 2

TOTAL 17 6 19

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Section 11. On-the-job-training or practicum requirements

The 3-units OJT with a total of 420 hours is required to be taken by the
student with 4th year standing. The student shall report to their OJT
coordinator or adviser twice a week

ARTICLE VI - COURSE SPECIFICATION

Section 12. The course specifications for the BS Aeronautical Engineering program
are contained in ANNEX III of this Memorandum, ANNEX IV shall
contain the summary of the Laboratory requirements.

1. Course Name
2. Course Description
3. Number of units for lecture and laboratory
4. Number of contact hours per week
5. Prerequisite
6. Course Objectives
7. Course Outlines
8. Equipment
9. References

ARTICLE VII – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 13. The general requirements for the BS Aeronautical Engineering

Program are contained in “CMO 25, S. 2005 – Revised PSG for
Engineering Education.”, a separate Memorandum issued by the
Commission.

The following are hereby required to comply with the policies in the
following areas:
.
1. Instructional Program Quality
2. Research
3. Community Involvement
4. Administration and Support

Article VIII - TRANSITORY PROVISION

Section 14. HEIs that have been granted permit or recognition for Bachelor of
Science in Aeronautical Engineering program are given a non-
extendable period of three (3) years from the date of effectivity hereof
to fully comply with all the requirements in this CMO.

A student currently enrolled in the BSAeroE program shall be allowed

to graduate under the old curriculum. However, students enrolling for
the abovementioned program beginning school year 2008-2009 shall
be covered by this CMO.

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ARTICLE IX- REPEALING CLAUSE

Section 15. All issuances, including but not limited to CMO No. 49, s. 1997 and/ or
any part thereof inconsistent herewith, are deemed repealed or
modified accordingly.

ARTICLE X - EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE

Section 16. This CMO shall take effect starting 1st semester of SY 2008-2009, after
publication in an official gazette or in a newspaper of general
circulation.

Section 17. An educational institution applying to offer new BSAeroE program shall
likewise comply with all the provisions of this CMO. (see Article II –
Authority to Operate of this Memorandum)

Pasig City, Philippines _____________2007.

For the Commission:

(SGD.) CARLITO S. PUNO, DPA

Chairman

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